Ballymena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballymena to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ballymena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harry's of Cushendall (10 Mill Street) and Milanos (18 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 15 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 189 miles from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Easirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Hannon Coach and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 110 miles and will cost you around $66. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Ballymena

Airlines serving Ballymena

Lufthansa
Good (2,889 reviews)
KLM
Good (499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,640 reviews)
Air France
Good (606 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,148 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,655 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,459 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (554 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (99 reviews)
easyJet
Good (932 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (636 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (270 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (415 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (61 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (50 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballymena

Average rates range from around $336 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Hiring a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.77 and $47.69. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.